040: Royal Propaganda or Ancient Romance? The Scarabs of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye
In this episode of the Voices of Ancient Egypt podcast, we explore how Pharaoh Amenhotep III used unique, large stone commemorative scarabs as a public medium to record historical events and honor his Chief Royal Wife, Queen Tiye. While typical Egyptian scarabs were small amulets or heart scarabs placed in mummies, Amenhotep III commissioned scarabs detailing lion and bull hunts, foreign princess arrivals, and royal engineering projects. Uncover the mysteries surrounding Queen Tiye's unpreced...
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